Under the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], a private law is a private [[bill]] enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing [[immigration ]] and naturalization issues affecting individuals.<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/private_law.htm] US Senate Reference</ref>
More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a real estate transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it. [[category:legal terms]]